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    Budgeting for Rent: Here’s How Much You Can Really Afford

    For the first time ever, Moody’s Analytics found that the average renter household is paying 30% of their income on rent in the U.S., meaning that the country is now rent-burdened nationwide. In short: Rents are out of control. But…

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    Putting the Brakes on High Rent: A Beginner’s Guide to Rent Control

    If there’s one thing landlords hate more than tenants’ rights, it’s rent control. How else are they going to pay for their third home in the Hamptons and their daughter’s private school tuition?  Of course, being the selfless, upstanding people…

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    Reddit’s Dumpster Divers Reveal Their Incredible Finds

    The saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” couldn’t be more true for Redditors who save money by dumpster diving. If you thought there couldn’t possibly be anything worthwhile in the trash, this will make you think again. Here are…

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    Are HOAs a Total Scam? Here’s What You Need To Know

    Homeowners associations (HOAs) are a common feature of many neighborhoods in the United States. Though the purpose of an HOA is to maintain and improve the quality of life in a community by enforcing rules and regulations, collecting dues, and…

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    Real People, Real Solutions: Thrifty Redditors Share Their Tips for Conquering Credit Card Debt

    Credit card debt is rampant in the U.S., affecting over a third of Americans, according to a recent Bankrate survey. But it’s not often that you hear from folks struggling with debt, in part because they’re too embarrassed or ashamed…

  • This Genius Starbucks Hack Gets You Two-for-One Cold Brews

    Can’t function without a pick-me-up, but tired of spending a fortune buying coffee every day? This viral Starbucks hack might come in handy.  Steven Sushi, @stevensushi, a well-known food blogger based in California unveiled a nifty trick that he claims…